At IFA, one of the largest and oldest trade shows for consumer electronics and home appliances, Lenovo has shown off their latest Yoga portfolio, alongside the new IdeaPad Vibe series and IdeaCentre All-in-One (AIO) offerings.
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The new Yoga series includes the new Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n and Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1, introducing NVIDIA’s RTX Spark platform to premium Yoga designs, while the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 and Yoga Tab Gen 2 bring the Yoga portfolio’s pen-first approach to Android tablets.
Jun Ouyang, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Segment, Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group said
“Creative work increasingly spans multiple applications, devices, and ways of interacting. With the latest Yoga portfolio, we’re bringing together high-
performance local computing, flexible form factors, and more personal cross-device experiences. This gives creators and developers specialised tools for different stages of their work while reducing friction as projects move between devices and applications.”
The Yoga Pro 9n and 9n 2-in-1 laptops, based on the Nvidia RTX Spark platform, are a first for Lenovo, with the laptops aimed at creators and developers with a need for local AI.
The laptops are powered by the ARM-based NVIDIA RTX Spark platform which includes an NVIDIA ‘Grace’ CPU and Nvidia Blackwell RTX GPU.
Both laptops support DDR5-9400MT memory and come with M.2 Gen 4 storage. The Yoga Pro 9n offering up to 128GB of RAM with up to 4TB of storage across two slots, while the 9n 2-in-1 comes with up to 64GB of memory and up to 2TB of on-board storage.
There’s a large 15.3-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) PureSight Pro OLED display panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate on the Yoga Pro 9n. There’s a 9.2 MP MIPI IR web camera along the top bezel and both Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless connectivity, with a 92.5 watt-hour battery with Rapid Charge Express to keep you powered all day.
The laptop includes two USB4 Type-C ports supporting fast transfer, DisplayPort and more, and dual USB Type-A ports capable of up to 10 Gbps, as well as an HDMI 2.1 video-out port.
The Yoga Pro 9n weighs 1.65kg and comes in Thunder Gray.
The 9n 2-in-1 laptop offers a versatile form-factor with tent, tablet and laptop modes. The 2-in-1 comes with a large 16″ 2.8K (2880 x 1800) resolution PureSight Pro OLED with up to 120Hz refresh.
The 360° convertible design has a 100% aluminum chassis that comes in a Cosmic Blue colourway.
Most of the internals, including the Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support are also on-board, and a larger 99.9Wh battery powering it all.
Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 and Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 offer Android options in the Yoga range, with the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 the flagship Android tablet with 12,700mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite and 4K display.
Both tablets support natural interaction across pen, voice, vision, and touch so you can flesh out ideas, create or be productive and collaborate more easily.
At the top end, the Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 includes a 13” LTPS touch display with a 3,840 x 2,560 resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate, with a keyboard folio case included.
Powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the tablet will come in two configs, one with 256GB storage and 12GB RAM, or 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage, with a microSD card slot on board to expand storage.
A 12,700mAh battery is powering the tablet, with 68W Quick Charge support to top up quickly when you need it.
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Gen 2 includes a more compact 11.1″ 4K (3840 x 2560) resolution display with 144Hz refresh rate.
It’s powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor, with different memory/storage combos. The tablet will either include 8GB RAM with 128GB/256GB on-board storage or 12GB RAM with 256GB of storage – models varying by market.
The tablet also includes a generously sized 11000mAh battery, and also supports 68W Quick Charge.
The touch displays support the Lenovo Tab Pen Pro 2 which can be used for writing notes or drawing.
Lenovo hasn’t announced pricing for the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n (15”, 11) or Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 (16”, 11).
The Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2 has gotten a European price, starting at 849€, while the Yoga Tab Gen 2 is estimated to start at 649€, with devices expected to hit stores later this month.
IdeaPad and Idea Centre
During IFA, Lenovo will be showing off their colourful new IdeaPad Vibe series, with 14” and 15” options available, as well as their 24” and 27” IdeaCentre All-in-One PCs.
The distinctive IdeaPad Vibe series and IdeaCentre AIO desktops will arrive in multiple colour choices, giving customers a broader range of devices designed to reflect their individuality, different lifestyles and everyday needs.
Jun Ouyang, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Segment, Lenovo Intelligent Devices Group said
“The expectations people have for their PCs are changing. Consumers want technology that fits into their lives, whether they prioritize performance, entertainment, or a device that suits their individual style. Our latest Idea portfolio brings together AI-powered experiences, distinctive design, and greater choice without the premium price.”
The IdeaPad Vibe series comes in both 14” and 15” with either a 14″ WUXGA resolution or 15” 2.1K resolution OLED display.
The IdeaPad Vibe will be available with both Qualcomm Snapdragon X or AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series processors with the Qualcomm models supporting up to 24GB of on-board memory while the AMD Ryzen AI processors will come with up to 32GB of memory which is also upgradeable. Both configs will support dual SSD slots with up to 1TB storage included.
The lightweight design will come in at just 1.3Kg, and includes seven colour options developed with Pantone to choose from:
- Dreamy Violet – a muted violet shade layered with inviting depth that inspires serenity, bringing a sense of comfort wherever it goes.
- Spicy Gold – a rich golden yellow that blends warmth and energy, creating a confident, welcoming feeling.
- Zen Green – a nature inspired green hue that evokes a sense of balance, harmony, and encourages a slower pace.
- Chill Blue – an icy blue with a crisp modern vibe that stimulates refreshing clarity and an effortless fresh start energy.
- Radiant Coral – warm and uplifting with an optimistic orange boost that brings friendliness and positivity wherever it goes.
- Moody Blue – expressing credibility and confidence, a deep blue hue conveying refined elegance.
- Lowkey Grey – a timeless grey projecting strength, stability, and understated sophistication.
The Qualcomm model will include a 50WHr battery, while the AMD models will support up to 65WHr.
For those looking at a desktop based system though, the new IdeaCentre AIO desktops also come with a range of colourful options to choose from.
The AIO desktops will come with either a 24” or 27” FullHD resolution IPS touch display, and are powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors, with up to 16GB RAM on the 24” model, and up to 32GB RAM on the 27” model – and up to 1TB M.2 SSD storage across the range.
The IdeaCentre range is available in a range of colours for the first time, with the same colour options as the IdeaPad Vibe series including Dreamy Violet, Radiant Coral, Zen Green, Chill Blue, Luna Grey, and Cloud Grey.
The All-in-One desktop includes a 5MP IR camera for touchless Windows Hello login, as well as more ports including six USB ports and an HDMI-in and HDMI-out combo port. There’s also a conveniently positioned headphone and microphone combo jack for connecting a headset.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe (14”, 15”) will be available later this year in October, while the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO i (24”, 27”) will be available starting November.
At this stage, no Australian pricing has been released, but European pricing has been announced with the IdeaPad Vibe series priced at 799€, while the IdeaCentre starts at 999€.
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